Chelsea Signs Omari Kellyman from Aston Villa

The 18-year-old has agreed to a six-year deal with the Blues, with the possibility of extending for an additional year. He will be joining his new teammates for pre-season training next month.

Kellyman expressed his excitement about joining Chelsea, stating, “It is fantastic to be standing here as a Chelsea player. It’s a massive club with an amazing history, so it is great to join. It is a dream come true for sure. I’m buzzing to have put on the shirt and can’t wait to get started.”

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Starting his career at Derby County, Kellyman spent ten years with the club before moving to Aston Villa in 2022. As an attacking midfielder, he featured for Villa’s Under-18s and Under-21s during his first season with the club and was nominated for the Premier League 2 Player of the Month award.

Kellyman made his first-team debut in August 2023 during a 3–0 Europa Conference League victory over Hibernian and went on to make five further senior appearances last season, including Premier League matches against Manchester City and Crystal Palace.